A full set of rules of procedure, drawing upon the provisions decided by COP 17, was approved at COP
18. At its second and fifth meetings, respectively, the AC further elaborated on these, also
taking into account a decision by COP 19 to replace the positions of Chair and Vice-Chair of the Adaptation
Committee by the positions of Co-Chairs. At its fifth meeting, the AC agreed on a set
of revised rules
of procedure (419 kB) .

COP 17 decided that the Adaptation Committee should make use of the following modalities
in exercising its functions:

Coordination and linkages with all relevant bodies, programmes, institutions and networks, within and
outside the Convention

Parties also agreed on the following provisions for the Adaptation Committee:

The Committee is to report annually to the COP, through the subsidiary bodies,
including on its activities, performance of its functions, guidance, recommendations and other relevant
information arising from its work, and, as appropriate, on further action that may be required under the
Convention, for consideration by the COP

It is requested to develop a three-year plan for its work, which should include
milestones, activities, deliverables and resource requirements, in accordance with its agreed functions,
for approval by COP 18

The Committee shall meet at least twice a year, where possible in conjunction with
other adaptation-related UNFCCC meetings, while retaining its flexibility to adjust its number of meetings
to suit its needs

Meetings shall be open to attendance by accredited observer organizations, except where
otherwise decided by the Adaptation Committee, with a view to encouraging a balanced representation of
observers from Annex I Parties and from non-Annex I Parties